Two men arrested in connection with vehicle theft in Birmingham
Two men were arrested following a car chase after police spotted that the vehicle had been stolen.
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Officers from the West Midlands Police Op Skybridge team spotted the stolen Mercedes A Class on Belgrave Middleway and gave chase on Wednesday afternoon (March 12).
After a short pursuit, two men were seen abandoning the car and attempting to flee, but were caught after a short foot chase.
The two men, aged 30 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop, and possession of Class B and Class C drugs and remain in custody.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We arrested two men after we spotted a stolen car in Birmingham.
"Officers from our Proactive Crime Team, Op Skybridge, were alerted after a stolen Mercedes A Class was spotted on Belgrave Middleway.
"Following a pursuit, two men abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
"After a short foot chase, two men aged 30 and 23 were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop, and possession of Class B and Class C drugs.
"The two remain in custody. Op Skybridge officers continue to carry out proactive enforcement across Birmingham, where they target offenders and disrupt crime."
